Benard Lusigi

Timber dealers now cry foul over logging permits

By Benard Lusigi   2023-07-15 18:31:49

Saw millers, timber yard dealers and some carpenters in the region have claimed that outsiders are benefitting from the decision to lift a logging ban at their expense.

Sh120m fish factory resumes operations after a two-year lull

By Benard Lusigi   2023-07-25 02:21:53

The factory closed shop following protracted wrangles among its directors over its daily running and management.

Amalemba Grounds: The new humping spot for randy couples

By Benard Lusigi   2023-07-28 22:19:43

This is after the notorious Muliro Gardens was given a facelift.

Governors reject Treasury's bid to regulate revenue collection by counties

By Benard Lusigi   2023-08-04 12:05:22

Council of Governors argue that a plan to form a committee to approve and regulate revenue collected by counties is a threat to devolution.

Governor Fernandes Barasa initiates team to revive stalled Sh300m tea factory

By Benard Lusigi   2023-08-09 18:28:11

The tea company will adopt a hybrid structure, incorporating contributions from tea farmers and financial support from the county government.

Drunk youth hijack funeral, play reggae songs

By Benard Lusigi   2023-08-19 09:42:45

A group of rowdy youths hijack a burial ceremony from the pastor, smoke bhang, drink alcohol, and pour some into the grave.

MP to stop scholarship for pregnant, unruly students

By Benard Lusigi   2023-08-20 19:36:10

Khwisero MP Christopher Aseka regretted that many pregnant girls enjoying the scholarship had dropped from school and it would be just to deny them the offer.

Kakamega lands 10-tonne fish export deal to Italy, eyes Europe

By Benard Lusigi   2023-08-25 00:57:51

Kakamega County becomes the first devolved unit to land such a lucrative deal out of the 47 counties in Kenya. It is banking on the Sh120 million Lutonyi fish processing plant.

Ruto to commission 220 affordable housing units in Kakamega

By Benard Lusigi   2023-08-26 14:54:57

The State is planning to engage 3,500 youths in the programme who will benefit directly or indirectly.

Death of 'Paka Mang'aa' gives rise to deadly 'Jinga Jeshi' gang

By Benard Lusigi   2023-08-28 10:51:23

The gang is causing terror during the day, stealing goats, and inflicting harm on individuals through beatings or even killings based on their mood.

Ruto: Feud should not hurt sugar industry

By Benard Lusigi   2023-08-28 22:59:21

President William Ruto said he would not tolerate two investors embroiled in a protracted tussle over the control of the debt-ridden Mumias Sugar Company.

Busia bans meat from Uganda over hygiene

By Benard Lusigi   2023-09-06 07:18:24

Director of Veterinary Services Allan Ogendo issued a stern warning against violating the meat import ban at porous border points.

Counties collect millions in cess from cane firms

By Benard Lusigi   2023-09-10 19:39:58

West Kenya Sugar Company alone had remitted Sh244.14 million in levies to counties in Western, Nyanza and Rift Valley where the sugar mill has contracted farmers.

Sugarbelt leaders want State to emulate private millers efficiency

By Benard Lusigi   2023-09-11 19:57:01

Malava MP Malulu Injendi singled out West Kenya Sugar Company and Butali Sugar Mills domiciled in his constituency as cane millers whose performance and management are outstanding.

Kenya and Uganda form joint team to resolve fishing row

By Benard Lusigi   2023-09-14 23:10:49

The team will sensitise fishermen on laws regulating fishing to end perennial animosity and arrests in the lake.

Why locals won't give up land for gold exploration

By Benard Lusigi   2023-09-30 22:36:29

8,000 families living around here are worried lot following plans to have them move elsewhere to pave the way for the exploration of gold worth Sh171 billion by a foreign investor.

Breaking Stereotypes: Stakeholders push for special students' inclusivity in Education

By Benard Lusigi   2023-10-12 23:11:22

Stakeholders believe acceptance and love towards children is what will make the children stay in school and overcome stigma.

Fear and panic as thousands of bats invade village

By Benard Lusigi   2023-10-24 17:03:02

Residents say the bats have divided themselves into two groups: The first group disturbs locals in the daytime and the second group causes nuisance at night.

Residents oppose move by governor to relocate office

By Benard Lusigi   2023-11-05 22:12:46

The relocation is meant to pave way for refurbishment of the governor's office at the county headquarters.

Marachi Boys: Police link guns used in recent attacks to gang

By Benard Lusigi   2023-11-05 23:36:52

The gun that was used to rob two businesspeople in Bukura and Sabatia markets in Butere is linked to an outlawed gang in Busia known as ‘Marachi Boys’.